Brave Writer

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142. (S8E26) Breaking the Rules Aug 15, 2022

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It’s okay to make messes. Continuing our series on the four forces of enchantment, we’re going to take a look at one that might put you on edge: Risk. By allowing ourselves—and our kids—to break rules, make mistakes, and push boundaries, we open up new levels of creativity and expression. And when kids are more comfortable with taking risks, they’re more likely to try new things. It also encourages critical thinking! So get out there and make some messes.

You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

bravewriter.com/tea
raisingcriticalthinkers.com
thebravelearner.com
bravewriter.com
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141. (S8E25) Help Kids See Differently Aug 08, 2022

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How did it go thinking about surprise as a force for good? In our series on the four forces of enchantment, it's time to look at the second force, which is “mystery.” Let’s explore what mystery is, why it’s a critical tool for developing a sense of enchantment, and the ways you can facilitate a sense of mystery in your kids’ lives.

You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

bravewriter.com/tea
raisingcriticalthinkers.com
thebravelearner.com
bravewriter.com
Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-started
Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: https://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz

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140. (S8E24) One Thing Aug 03, 2022

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Let me know if this sounds familiar: You’re trying to think about all of the things you need to accomplish, not just in a day, but over the course of your child’s life—from birth to adulthood? Eating, walking, reading, writing, riding a bike, instilling good morals… the list goes on! And homeschooling only adds more of that responsibility onto your plate. It can be so overwhelming. So how do we plan a life that accounts for each child’s personal needs and gets them to the finish line of adulthood well-educated, behaved, kind, and ready to live life on their own?

We do it one thing at a time.

You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

Read my blog post on The One Thing Principle
Join our text messaging service by texting the word POD to 833-947-3684
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139. (S8E23) Natural Stages of Growth in Writing Jul 27, 2022

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It’s summertime! Are you planning for the upcoming school year? Whether you’re homeschooling or sending kids to a traditional school, writing is that one skill that so many of us find unnerving.

One of the big problems is that your child’s age or grade level doesn’t tell you much about your writer. Writing develops the same way as any other skill: over time, at the writers’ own pace. Over 22 years of working with tens of thousands of students, I’ve developed what I call the natural stages of growth in writing and my confidence in its accuracy has only solidified over time.

Today, we’re going to walk through each of those stages:

[04:58] Beginning Writers: Jot it Down (5-7)
[07:51] Emerging Writers: Partnership Writing (8-10)
[10:31] Middle School Writers: Building Confidence (11-12)
[15:39] High School Writers: Experimenting with Forms (13-14)
[17:29] College Prep Writers: Joining the Conversation (15-18)
[19:43] Adult Writers: Fluent and Competent (18 and beyond)

Visit bravewriter.com/stages to learn more about how our products and classes are organized according to these stages and find the ones that are going to help you. We are eager to support you!

You can download show notes for the podcast here: https://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

Visit bravewriter.com/stages to find the right products for your child’s current learning stage
If you need help placing any of your children in the correct stage of development for them, reach out at help@bravewriter.com or sign up for our text messaging system by messaging the word POD to 833-947-3684.
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138. (S8E22) Be Open to Surprise Jul 25, 2022

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If we want our kids to be open to surprise then so should we be. One of the most difficult parts of any relationship is the fantasy we create in our heads of how it should go as compared with how it really is. We have scripts, we have characters, we have motivations. But sometimes, if we stay open, if we can hold back from projecting our expectations onto the ones we love, we might find ourselves surprised.

You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

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137. (S8E21) Reading for Our Lives with Maya Payne Smart Jul 20, 2022

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Maya Payne Smart is a writer, parent educator, and literacy advocate who has served on the boards of numerous library and literacy organizations. She and her family live in Milwaukie, Wisconsin where she serves as affiliated faculty in Educational Policy and Leadership in the College of Education at Marquette University. At her website, MayaSmart.com, she provides tips and tools for parents to nurture, teach, and advocate for kids on the road to reading.

Maya’s new book, Reading for Our Lives, provides a powerful action plan to encourage and foster literacy skills in children from birth through six years of age. One of the beautiful things about this book is how well her philosophy dovetails with those of Brave Writer.

You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

Website: MayaSmart.com
Instagram: @mayasmarty
Read: Reading for Our Lives, publishing August 2nd
Growing Brave Writers
Brave Learner Home Special Offer
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136. (S8E20) Do you have the wrong personality for your temperament? Jun 29, 2022

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Does it sometimes feel like your personality and your temperament are at odds with one another? Whether you keep a ship-shape house or you’re relaxed and casual, let me promise you this: There is no one personality type better suited to homeschooling than another. And no one personality type better for parenting, loving, or nurturing. Each has it’s own strengths and liabilities, and the goal is to work to become more self-aware, recognize when we are in our element, and find out what it means to best serve the moment.

You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

If you’d like to get these Tea for Julie newsletters in your inbox every week, sign up at bravewriter.com/tea.
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135. (S8E19) It's not selfish to meet your own needs. Jun 22, 2022

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No one person can balance the needs of a family alone. There’s nothing wrong with prioritizing and taking care of your own needs. I’m going to offer some tips to help you make sure your needs are accounted for.

You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-started
Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz

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134. (S8E18) The Courage to Change Jun 15, 2022

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It takes courage to change. The moment we make changes in our lives, we feel uncomfortable—maybe even afraid—about how those changes will impact our relationships. Certainty and predictability are comforting, even when that certainty can be a dreaded rush hour commute to work. Yet on the other side of change, we often feel relief.

Here’s what’s amazing about change: Not only do we have a right to change our minds, but we can change our attitudes and desires, too.

When we make changes in our lives, however, the people in our lives have to adapt to our changes too. That can cause disruption in the relationship. That’s what we’re going to talk about today.

You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

Raising Critical Thinkers is Julie’s new book that covers this topic!
Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/stages
Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz

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133. (S8E17) Growing Reading & Writing Comprehension with Rita Cevasco, Pt. 2 Jun 08, 2022

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We’re continuing our conversation with the brilliant Rita Cevasco! In case you missed out last episode with the owner and creator of Rooted in Language, go listen to it now. In this second part, we’re going to dive into practical steps to help your kids learn to read.

In this podcast episode, we talk about:

the difference in offerings between Brave Writer and Rooted in Language,
who the Pinwheels program is for and what they’ll learn,
and how reading comprehension affects kids’ recognition in all areas.

You can download show notes for the podcast here: http://blog.bravewriter.com/category/podcasts/

Resources:

rootedinlanguage.com
To learn more about Pinwheels, visit rootedinlanguage.com/pinwheels-program.
Want a program that’s going to compliment Pinwheels? Check out our new program, the Quill!
Want help getting started with Brave Writer? Head over to bravewriter.com/getting-started
Sign up for the Brave Writer newsletter to learn about all of the special offers we’re doing in 2022 and you’ll get a free seven-day Writing Blitz guide just for signing up: http://go.bravewriter.com/writing-blitz

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